On which side is a watch worn ? Left or Right ?

Wearing your watch on your left side has become the norm, but is it justified? Many of you wear your watch Made in France Charlie on the wrist, but not just any wrist! Very often the left one. But why? There are various explanations for this, but for you, and only for you, Team Charlie Paris has chosen two.

90% right-handed: Only 10% of the population is left-handed. Given that it is easier for a right-handed person to To wear one's watch on the left, one could simply explain that most people naturally wear it on their left wrist. That said, some left-handed people wear it on their left wrist.also their watch left.

Wear your watch on your left side for better protection: Formerly, watches were much more fragile. These were cylinder watches with absolutely no shock protection. Also, the work was much tougher, and hammers and agricultural tools were frequently used, which would have put the watches under too much stress. The left arm being used much less, the watch was worn on the left. While watches are more durable today, the old habit persists. Wearing your watch on your less active arm reduces the risk of damage. Also, right-handed people naturally use their right hand when holding a glass. Therefore, wearing your watch on that side would be risky.

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